Hi, all,

I notice that the power steer fluid on my 2001 Corolla is near the
lower level if not little bit below. I check the user manual and find
out that the power steering fluid type listed is DEXRON II or III of
auto transmission fluid, is it true that power steering fluid is
using the same fluid as auto transmission fluid in 2001 Corolla?

wenmang@yahoo.com wrote:
> Hi, all,
>
> I notice that the power steer fluid on my 2001 Corolla is near the
> lower level if not little bit below. I check the user manual and find
> out that the power steering fluid type listed is DEXRON II or III of
> auto transmission fluid, is it true that power steering fluid is
> using the same fluid as auto transmission fluid in 2001 Corolla?
Yes, if it is specified. ATF is used in many hydraulic systems and as a
lubricant in some manual transmissions.

> Yes, if it is specified. ATF is used in many hydraulic systems and as a
> lubricant in some manual transmissions.

I bought toyota ATF from local dealer a year ago and the label on the
container says that it is Type T-IV, is it the same as DEXRON II or
III? can I use it to top off the steering fluid?

wenmang@yahoo.com wrote:
>> Yes, if it is specified. ATF is used in many hydraulic systems and as a
>> lubricant in some manual transmissions.
>
> I bought toyota ATF from local dealer a year ago and the label on the
> container says that it is Type T-IV, is it the same as DEXRON II or
> III? can I use it to top off the steering fluid?
Technically, it is not the same. Go a purchase a quart of Dextron II or
III. It's not very expensive at all. You can usually get it at any mass
merchandiser such as WalMart.

wenmang@yahoo.com wrote:
> Hi, all,
>
> I notice that the power steer fluid on my 2001 Corolla is near the
> lower level if not little bit below. I check the user manual and find
> out that the power steering fluid type listed is DEXRON II or III of
> auto transmission fluid, is it true that power steering fluid is
> using the same fluid as auto transmission fluid in 2001 Corolla?

For this car, it uses Dextron II or III transmission fluid as power
steering fluid. Other cars use other types of fluid as power steering fluid.

Jeff

wenmang@yahoo.com wrote:
>> Yes, if it is specified. ATF is used in many hydraulic systems and as a
>> lubricant in some manual transmissions.
>
> I bought toyota ATF from local dealer a year ago and the label on the
> container says that it is Type T-IV, is it the same as DEXRON II or
> III? can I use it to top off the steering fluid?

You might be able to, but you shoudl ask the dealer first.

Jeff

It is true that power steering fluid and transmission fluid are frequently
the same thing. And Dexron III is Dexron III whether it is trans fluid or
steering fluid. It is possible that the steering might want Dex II when the
trans wants Dex III, but it would not make sense to make the spec like
this -- it makes more sense to have the trans and steering take the same
thing so mistakes could be avoided and service is easier.



<wenmang@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Hi, all,
>
> I notice that the power steer fluid on my 2001 Corolla is near the
> lower level if not little bit below. I check the user manual and find
> out that the power steering fluid type listed is DEXRON II or III of
> auto transmission fluid, is it true that power steering fluid is
> using the same fluid as auto transmission fluid in 2001 Corolla?

"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> It is true that power steering fluid and transmission fluid are frequently
> the same thing. And Dexron III is Dexron III whether it is trans fluid or
> steering fluid. It is possible that the steering might want Dex II when
> the trans wants Dex III, but it would not make sense to make the spec like
> this -- it makes more sense to have the trans and steering take the same
> thing so mistakes could be avoided and service is easier.
>

Dexron III can be used whenever Dexron II is specified, but not vice versa.
T-IV is a different type of fluid and is not interchangeable with Dexron.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

I went to Walmart, and found some of Steer fluids on the shelf, none
of them even mention Dexron III or II, so I am not sure which one to
pick.

<wenmang@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>I went to Walmart, and found some of Steer fluids on the shelf, none
> of them even mention Dexron III or II, so I am not sure which one to
> pick.

Dexron III is a type of automatic transmission fluid. Do not substitute
power steering fluid or Dexron II if your car calls for Dexron III. You can
use Dexron III if Dexron II is specified. Look for Dexron III in the area
with the automatic transmission fluid.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)